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| Lesson Plan Name |
Grades |
| The Flip Side: A Multi-Genre Occupational Research Project |
7 to 12 |
 (5.0 stars, 1 ratings) This lesson will provide students with the authority of the "naked eye" to give way towards finding their own truth, place, and ability to communicate efficiently in a global community. |
| The Important Thing |
P-K to 7 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) At the end of the school year, students create a movie using iMovie or Photostory with the theme of "The Important Thing About Fifth Grade." This movie is shared with incoming 5th graders the next year! |
| The Lady in the Tower |
9 to 12 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Students participate in a debate of whether not a certain character from a story is responsible for the death of one of the characters. Once a character is determined, a digital storybook is created to portray the footsteps of the character who is found guilty.
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My students work from a portable classroom, so tablet would be helful with internal computer labs are not accessible.
Cross Curriculum Ideas:
Follow-up Activities:
None
Example: "Link to CNN" http://www.cnn.com
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Author Credits:
Jennifer Frugard
Teacher, Oscar Smith High School
1994 Tiger Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23320-6855
Phone: 757-548-0696
Fax: 757-548-0531
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| The Living Biography |
4 to 12 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Use podcasting to have students create a living audio biography of someone they've studied. |
| The Peace Project |
K to 2 |
| What does "peace" mean to second graders? Students will create artwork and personal videos to communicate their reflections about "peace" to share with the world. |
| The Poetry of Sculpture |
4 to 4 |
(5.0 stars, 2 ratings) Imagine being so inspired by a piece of sculpture that you become a expressive poet. That is just what my 4th graders will do. |
| The Pumpkin Patch |
P-K to 4 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Students use digital images and drawing software, in this case Kid Pix 4, to create a pumpkin patch illustration. Students use their product to write a paragraph on a writing prompt provided by the teacher. |
| The Very Important Me Project |
K to 2 |
(5.0 stars, 2 ratings) First Grade Students will create a project using various computer applications to show their skills they have learned in first grade, including the use of Microsoft Word, Paint, and the Video Star App. They will be combining these skills with ones they are learning in the classroom including sentence structure, punctuation and capital letters. |
| The Wonder of Seeing the Best in Ourselves- A+ Attitude |
6 to 6 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will read the novel Wonder by RJ Palacio, learn about theme, character, perspective and the steps of writing a research paper. The students will then create a research paper, an oral presentation and a citizenship project that promotes compassion. |
| The World Without Nouns |
4 to 6 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) The students will take pictures of them completing an activity. They will then use Photoshop to edit out one noun in the picture. Using that picture they will create a Keynote slide showing what the world would be like without that noun. |
| The Year 2510 |
9 to 12 |
(5.0 stars, 2 ratings) This is what I use as my first break the ice, interest development lesson in all of my technology classes. It helps in removine self imposed limits to creativity, and the innovation process. |
| The Year Is New, The Bugs Are Too! |
3 to 5 |
| The yearly theme for the elementary library is"Go Buggy For Books." This science theme is used to teach library skills. |
| Think It, Write It, Create It, |
K to 5 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will author, illustrate, and create digital book collections to share with the school and to promote reading through the use of technology. |
| This I Believe |
K to 12 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will listen to a podcast of "This I Believe" from NPR and create a list of their own beliefs. Great introduction to the Civil War. |
| Titanic Research Projects |
7 to 7 |
(5.0 stars, 2 ratings) In this lesson, students conduct research (CCSS W.7.7) on topics connected to a narrative nonfiction story from the reading basil, "Exploring the Titanic" by Robert Ballard. Students use iPads or Chromebooks to gather credible and relevant research on individually assigned topics and then present their findings to the class through use of an interactive presentation program such as Prezi, Emaze, or Google Slides. |
| Tour Guide of WIllow Bend |
K to 6 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Second language learners (ELL) will create a tour of Willow Bend School reflecting on what a newcomer would need to know. Students will use their past experiences to compare and contrast Willow Bend to other schools around the world. The video will include all aspects of school; teachers, support staff, locations, activities, etc. |
| Tour of African History |
3 to 11 |
(5.0 stars, 2 ratings) Students will explore African history by taking a gallery walk through an interactive museum, exploring Africa's geography and taking a virtual field trip. |
| Tour the Solar System |
4 to 6 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) The students in my computer class will create an animated tour of each planet in our solar system. The movie will take the viewer to each planet starting at the sun. |
| Traditions Around the World |
5 to 5 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will be divided into cooperative learning groups and given a country to research their holiday traditions. Students will use the internet, encyclopedias and other research sources to prepare a presentation. A brief discussion/mini-lesson will be given on credible resources.
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| Traveling Memories |
P-K to 4 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will check out a digital camera or camcorder to take with them on field trips or other places they go outside of school. They will return the device, download their pictures at school and create a digital story of their experience. |
| TRI-SCI 1 Video Launch |
K to 4 |
(5.0 stars, 2 ratings) Student(s) will construct and fly a model rocket with a video camera onboard. Video will alos be made of the construction and shared with other students/grades. |
| Tutorial Videos |
K to 5 |
(5.0 stars, 2 ratings) Videos created for school and community access to impact student learning. Students use videos to review concepts, work at their own pace, and gain confidence. |
| Tweets From The Rug |
K to 5 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) First grade students will use a tablet to access our class twitter account to review topics learned in class, share class observations and communicate upcoming events. While using the tablet to access the twitter account students will also learn about making good choices while using social media. |
| Ummm Pizza! Give Me a Half |
P-K to 3 |
(5.0 stars, 2 ratings) This lesson is about making a "whole" putting two "halves" together. |
| Unexplained Phenomenon |
4 to 8 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) This unit requires students to conduct research and evaluate credible sources. |
